[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16737]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING NANCY HOLMES ON THE OCCASION OF BEING HONORED BY THE 
                  HISTORIC MOBILE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to commend Nancy Holmes and 
offer her our heartfelt thanks on behalf of the people of southwest 
Alabama for a lifetime of service to both the City of Mobile and the 
State of Alabama.
  For almost 6 decades, Nancy has dedicated a considerable amount of 
time toward preserving Mobile's historic landmarks. Nancy Holmes moved 
to Mobile in 1950 and was one of the original members of the Mobile 
Historic Development Commission. She served several terms as president 
where she established a fund to prevent the destruction of historic 
buildings, including the Horst-Ezell House.
  One of the most highly regarded preservation architects in the United 
States, Nancy has received many honors over her years of service 
including the M.O. Beale Scroll of Merit, a certificate of appreciation 
from the governor of Alabama, the Travel Award Trophy from the Mobile 
Chamber of Commerce, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alabama 
Historical Commission, and the First Lady of Mobile recognition in 
1966. She has also held several positions with the Historic Mobile 
Preservation Society including president, civics chairman, Oakleigh 
Historic House Museum guides chairman and program chairman. She has 
published articles in Antique magazine and is actively involved in the 
National Trust for Historic Preservation as a member.
  This month, the Historic Mobile Preservation Society is bestowing 
Nancy with the Preservationist of Distinction award for her lifetime of 
achievement as a historic preservationist.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Nancy for 
her tireless commitment to the betterment of Mobile. I know her family 
and many friends join with me in praising her accomplishments and 
extending thanks for her many efforts over the years in making Mobile 
and southwest Alabama a better place.

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